Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 24.32 | 2.32 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $8,500 | 17.39 | 2.05 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $7,000 | 16.19 | 2.31 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $7,500 | 13.29 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,500 | 24.32 | 2.32 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $7,000 | 16.19 | 2.31 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $8,500 | 17.39 | 2.05 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $7,500 | 13.29 | 1.77 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 6.32 | 1.92 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,100 | 5.55 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 6.32 | 1.92 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,100 | 5.55 | 1.79 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,100 | 9.64 | 2.35 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,800 | 7.56 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,100 | 9.64 | 2.35 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,700 | 7.25 | 1.96 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 6.32 | 1.92 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,100 | 8.21 | 2.00 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.03 | 1.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 6.81 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,100 | 8.21 | 2.00 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.03 | 1.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 6.81 | 1.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 6.18 | 2.13 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 6.09 | 2.54 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,400 | 5.75 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 6.09 | 2.54 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,400 | 5.75 | 2.40 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 6.18 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,900 | 7.44 | 1.91 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,000 | 7.05 | 1.76 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $3,000 | 5.46 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,900 | 7.44 | 1.91 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $3,000 | 5.46 | 1.82 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,000 | 7.05 | 1.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.67 | 1.79 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,600 | 10.25 | 1.83 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 9.85 | 1.86 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,600 | 8.64 | 1.88 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,600 | 8.48 | 2.36 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,800 | 8.24 | 2.17 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,200 | 8.22 | 1.96 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,300 | 7.74 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,200 | 7.67 | 2.40 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,600 | 8.48 | 2.36 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $3,000 | 6.73 | 2.24 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,800 | 8.24 | 2.17 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,400 | 7.18 | 2.11 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.02 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 5.77 | 1.99 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $3,900 | 7.68 | 1.97 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.